Kenny Trimble
Encyclopedia
Kenny Trimble was an American
born musician
who was a member of Lawrence Welk
's orchestra from 1957 to 1982. His instrument was the trombone
.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
; he first taught himself the trombone at age five and later became a Wisconsin State champion trombonist. After serving in an Army
band during World War II
, Kenny played with various bands such as Tex Beneke
, Ray Anthony
and Glenn Miller
prior to joining Welk in 1957. He appeared on the Maestro's weekly television show
and toured with the band on their live concert tours for the next twenty-five years. His talents was not limited to the brass section, he also provided vocals in many group numbers that were featured on the show.
Kenny's son Jimmy became a professional musician in his own right, playing the trombone, as well as his grandson Jon, who plays the trumpet
.
United States
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born musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who was a member of Lawrence Welk
Lawrence Welk
Lawrence Welk was an American musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1982...
's orchestra from 1957 to 1982. His instrument was the trombone
Trombone
The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
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Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
; he first taught himself the trombone at age five and later became a Wisconsin State champion trombonist. After serving in an Army
Army
An army An army An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine), in the broadest sense, is the land-based military of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps...
band during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Kenny played with various bands such as Tex Beneke
Tex Beneke
Gordon Lee Beneke , professionally known as Tex Beneke, was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers of Eydie Gorme...
, Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony is an American bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter and actor.- Biography :...
and Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller
Alton Glenn Miller was an American jazz musician , arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known "Big Bands"...
prior to joining Welk in 1957. He appeared on the Maestro's weekly television show
The Lawrence Welk Show
The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. The series aired locally in Los Angeles for four years , then nationally for another 27 years via the ABC network and first-run syndication .In the years since first-run syndication...
and toured with the band on their live concert tours for the next twenty-five years. His talents was not limited to the brass section, he also provided vocals in many group numbers that were featured on the show.
Kenny's son Jimmy became a professional musician in his own right, playing the trombone, as well as his grandson Jon, who plays the trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
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